6/21/2011

Double Take

Cindy's Review
Imagine a rich young socialite and an Amish girl who is missing her beau, trading places. This could only happen in a book, as it is a bit unrealistic for real life. I had alot of trouble imagining a young socialite girl being able to do the work of an Amish girl. However Melody Carlson made the story work, she pulled you into the story, rooting for Anna to find her friend Jacob Glick in the big city of New York, and hoping that Madison would fall in love with Micah. I was sad for Anna when things did not turn out how she was hoping, but I was glad her faith carried her through the hard situation. It was refreshing to see Madison learn that there is more to life that social engagements, and having lots of money. I was so hoping that the story would continue, with Anna (the real one) and Micah falling for each other. That would have made the story end perfectly for me!! I do have to say though that due to Melody Carlson's great writing ability this book was enjoyable, and was a good summer afternoon read. I give this book 4 stars!
This book was provided for review purposes only and is available from your favorite seller of Revell Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. CBR

“Why does everything have to be so complicated?” Madison shook her Blackberry at her mom…

“I’m sick of it…I can’t take it anymore…”

Anna Fisher was bored. But she knew better than to say that out loud – especially when everyone was busy with farming and fixing and all the additional chores that came with springtime.

Bestselling author Melody Carlson takes readers into the worlds of a socialite and an Amish girl struggling with who they are in Double Take (ISBN: 978-0-8007-1964-7, June 2011, $9.99). Have you ever wondered what would happen if you could switch your life with someone else for just one day? Readers will live the one-week experiences of a bored Amish girl and stressed out socialite when they decide to switch places in Double Take.

Spring break has arrived. It’s her senior year, and Madison VanBuren is fed up with her surroundings and the pressures of life. Stressed out over choosing an Ivy League school that will please her parents, their marital problems, and her boyfriend's pressure, Madison gets in her car and drives west.

Meanwhile, eighteen-year-old Anna Fisher wants to escape the so-called simple life--which for her consists of caring for younger siblings, sewing, cooking, and gardening--and she's well aware that her future will simply be more of the same with a man she doesn't love.

Madison and Anna stumble into each other in a small town. Realizing their looks are uncannily similar, they both think their lives are boring. Thinking the grass is greener on the other side, they make a decision that will transform them forever and switch lives for one week.

Readers will love this funny and provocative tale of switching places from bestselling author Melody Carlson. As they get a glimpse and understanding of these two very different worlds. They may find themselves happy to be just who they are, and where they are.

Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of over two hundred books, several of them Christmas novellas from Revell, including her much-loved and bestselling books, Christmas at Harrington’s and The Christmas Bus. She also writes many teen books, including Just Another Girl, Anything but Normal, the Diary of a Teenage Girl series, the TrueColors series, and the Carter House Girls series. Melody was nominated for a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her books, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series and several books which are being considered for TV movies. She and her husband serve on the Young Life adult committee in central Oregon.

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a division of Baker Publishing Group, offers practical books that bring the Christian faith to everyday life. They publish resources from a variety of well-known brands and authors, including their partnership with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and Hungry Planet.

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